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Keyboarding for the 21 st Century

This course curriculum teaches essential keyboarding skills, workstation knowledge, and document processing to prepare students for successful careers in the digital age. Students will also gain proficiency in resume preparation, interview techniques, and college/career planning.

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Keyboarding for the 21 st Century

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  1. Keyboarding for the 21st Century Ron Remick Hewlett High School Hewlett, NY Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  2. Summary • Computer Technology and Careers • Course Curriculum • Keyboard and Workstation Knowledge • Documents and Applications • Careers and Interviewing • Self Promotion Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  3. Transformation • Old Way – • Taught the keyboard for 6-8 weeks • No workstation information • Basic Word knowledge • Careers/Interviewing • Feedback – Why change? • Parents / Students • Administration • Business Community Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  4. Course Curriculum • Course open to 10th grade and higher • Students will learn how to use document processing, spreadsheet and Internet research tools. • Students will learn how to manage their workstations and computing devices effectively. Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  5. Course Curriculum (cont.) • Students will prepare for and participate in college and career planning activities which will include resume preparation, interviewing techniques and developing a college/career plan. • Students will develop competency in proper keyboarding to enhance the value of using a computer. Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  6. Learning Standards • Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) • Standard 1: Career Development • Standard 2: Integrated Learning • Standard 3a: Universal Foundation Skills • Standard 3b: Career Majors • Mathematics, Science and Technology • Standard 2: Information Systems • Standard 5: Technology • English Language Arts • Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding • National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  7. Learning the Keyboard • About four weeks to learn the keyboard • Use Microsoft Word • Turn off Spellcheck and AutoCorrect Options • Keyboard covers; Monitors off • Use MicroType to enhance productivity Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  8. Workstation Knowledge • Terminology • Hardware and Software • Windows Knowledge • Memory and Storage, including Networking • Software Programs Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  9. Word Documents • Formatting • Personal Business Letters - Composing • Cover letter; Thank you letter; Complaint letter • Unbound Reports with Bibliography • Posters with pictures and borders • Tables – Detailed Functionality Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  10. Excel Documents • Basic Functions • Formatting – Center, Wrap, Resize, Format Cells • Header/Footer • Calculations • Absolute Cell References • Printing Formulas • Graphs Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  11. Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  12. Resume Preparation • Guides and Best Practices • Dangers and Pitfalls • Sample Student Resumes • Detailed Review • Future Resume Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  13. Interviewing Techniques • Best Practices • Interview Questions • Real-Life Experiences and Situations • Practice Interviews in Class • Interview Day • Thank You Letter Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  14. Interview Day 2006 - 2007 Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  15. Internet Research • Terminology • Dangers and Pitfalls • Best Searching Techniques • Databases to Use – Gale, ProQuest, Lexis-Nexis • Screen Capture and Find Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  16. Developing a Career Plan • In coordination with Guidance Department • Using www.bridges.com • Interest Profiler • Work Importance Locator • Research Schools • Explore Careers • Career Day Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  17. Promoting Our Classes • Required Course for Graduation • Reference Other Classes During Curriculum • Explain Other Business Classes Available Before Students Create Next Year’s Schedule • Sit With Each Student to Suggest Business Classes Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  18. Student Comments • “I knew nothing about Excel. I’m glad I learned it because they use it in business all the time.” • “Interview Day was a great teaching device that gave me real experience.” • The career part was great. It will help me a lot for college.” • “This class will help me in high school and beyond.” Keyboarding for the 21st Century

  19. Contact Information Ron Remick Hewlett High School 60 Everit Ave. Hewlett, NY 11557 (516)374-8026 rremick@hewlett-woodmere.net Keyboarding for the 21st Century

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